Lagunitas Brewing Company Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’

**Aroma:** “Light malt sweetness. Strong hop character. Resinous, piney, light citrus, floral, slightly grassy, lemon zest, grapefruit. Aroma is intense—pine salty. It’s a bit deceptive because the juicy aroma is huge, but the flavor is more subtle.” **Flavor:** “A balanced flavor that has hops and malt done well. Hop flavors similar to aroma but not as intense. Light to medium malt sweetness.” **Overall:** “Delicious session IPA with a complex, bright hop character that really shines thanks to the restrained alcohol and body. Creamy, body-wise for a session IPA. Bitterness is well balanced but lingers long enough to make it memorable.”

**Aroma:** “Hops, hops, hops! Tons of floral, fruity, myrcene backed up with honeysuckle sweetness. This is what I want in an IPA—candy-like hops aroma of orange juice, lemon, apricot, pineapple and a subtle dank note with a light biscuity malt sweetness.” **Flavor:** “A stellar blend of malt sweetness and fruit-forward hops (tangerines, pineapple, kiwi, grapefruit). Bitterness is spot on, providing an excellent contrast and cleansing the palate without diminishing the hops candy character. Lots of orange, lemon zest, pineapple, clementine, pine. Finishes dry and bitter, yet somewhat balanced and restrained.” **Overall:** “This is a fantastic IPA that finds a way to stand out in an over-crowded category, showcasing extremely complex fruity hops character and a restrained bitterness that helps keep it drinkable and more enjoyable with each sip. This beer represents the most exciting potential of the future of IPAs.”

**Aroma:** “Heavy florals, mixing between hops floral notes and actual flowers, and a slight earthy, herbal character sitting underneath. Yet somehow, it doesn’t come off as perfume-like. Wheat, with some caramel malt, mild honey, and fruity esters of mango, banana, and grapefruit. Dank, resinous hops dominate.” **Flavor:** “Way out of style for a wit, and the hoppiness is the star of the show, ranging from floral, catty, and fruity to piney, citrusy, and earthy. Nice spice character, and lots of big fruity esters of cherry, strawberry, orange, and bubblegum. The wheat and malt balance the flavor, but the finish is dry and bitter.” **Overall:** “The beer drinks almost like a double white Belgian IPA—to call it a mere hopped-up wit or a white IPA is a bit of an understatement. It’s very hoppy, with some citrus and pine, and a bit of yeast esters and spice in the background.”